جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Social Behavior
• Cognitive Evolution
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eoin O'Sullivan is a Lecturer and Director of Teaching in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. His academic roles focus on education-focused teaching, particularly in research methods and statistics for psychology students. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Higher Education Research and the Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution. His research interests span evolutionary perspectives on social behavior and cognition, with a focus on imitation and social learning across humans (children and adults) and nonhuman primates. He explores how animals learn from each other through observational studies and experimental designs, often involving primate species like capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and baboons. His work also examines pedagogical innovations in teaching statistical methods to psychology undergraduates. Recent research highlights include studies on behavioral synchronization in mixed-species primate groups, hormonal analysis in primates, and the role of peer learning in cultural evolution. His publications frequently bridge evolutionary biology and educational methodology. Advising: Supervises PhD student Jasmine Rodriguez. Collaborations: Active in primate behavior research networks. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Living Links to Human Evolution Research Initiative through his work on primate social learning.

Whitney Lew Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Cultural Rhetorics
• Translingual Pedagogy
• Antiracist Writing Assessment
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Whitney Lew James is an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and the Initiative on Race and Resilience. She teaches a sustainability-themed Multimedia Writing and Rhetoric course and has been active in academic roles since 2013. Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition, Texas Christian University M.A., Writing and Publishing, Emerson College B.A., Comparative Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara Her research focuses on digital cultural rhetorics , translingual pedagogy , antiracist writing assessment , and disability rhetorics . She examines how digital technologies and pedagogical practices intersect with social justice, equity, and accessibility. Her work engages themes like predictive algorithms and data surveillance in education, digital embodiment , and activist approaches to writing . Articles explore methodologies for digital rhetoric, social media activism, and inclusive assessment frameworks. Outstanding Dissertation Award, Texas Christian University She co-authored works on global writing initiatives and ethical research methodologies, with conference presentations at RSA, CCCC, and Watson Conference. Her teaching emphasizes equitable classroom practices and empowering student voices.

Asanka Gunasekaraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Asanka Gunasekara is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management/People Analytics at RMIT University's Management Department. She holds a PhD in Management from Swinburne University of Technology, focusing on skilled migrant employees' wellbeing and job satisfaction. With over 15 years in Australian higher education, her expertise spans HRM, organisational behaviour, and leadership. She has led innovative postgraduate People Analytics courses and received multiple teaching awards for course design. Her research emphasizes employee wellbeing, migrant integration, and mindfulness in workplaces. Education: PhD in Management, Swinburne University of Technology Research Interests: Employee wellbeing and career development Migrants' acculturation and workplace integration Applied emotional intelligence and mindfulness People analytics and industry-focused teaching Supervision & Grants: Supervised PhDs on servant leadership, Abu Dhabi Police decision-making, and leader embodiment Advances scholarship in teaching and learning

• Cognitive Science
• Neurolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Giosuè Baggio is a Professor of Psycholinguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Language and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on cognitive science, neurolinguistics, and the neural mechanisms underlying language processing, including semantics, syntax, and compositionality. He is the author of influential works such as Meaning in the Brain and Neurolinguistics , published by MIT Press. Baggio teaches courses such as Language and Cognition , Semantics and Pragmatics , and Research Methods in Linguistics . His work bridges experimental psychology, neuroscience, and computational models, with a particular interest in how language is represented in the brain and the implications for artificial intelligence. He actively engages in science communication, contributing to media outlets like Nature , The Guardian , and Norwegian public radio (NRK), discussing topics ranging from AI ethics to university policies. His research has explored the cultural transmission of symbolic systems, the neural basis of deductive reasoning, and the role of computational complexity in quantifier processing. Baggio is a vocal advocate for rigorous scientific methodology, emphasizing preregistration and theory development. He collaborates internationally, including roles at the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit (OIST, Okinawa) and the Sydney Music, Mind, and Body Lab. His recent work includes organizing conferences like the 2025 Linguistic Association of Finland Symposium on 'Meaning in Language, Machines, and Humans.'

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Renan Guarese is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction at KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Sweden, focusing on AR/VR applications for pharmaceutical manufacturing through the SMART Industry project with AstraZeneca. He holds a Ph.D. from RMIT (Australia) and M.Sc. from UFRGS (Brazil), with expertise in assistive technologies, situated data visualization, and accessibility. His roles include teaching assistant for courses like Advanced Graphics and Multimodal Interaction, and M.Sc. thesis supervision. He has over 10 years of academic experience across institutions like RMIT, Halmstad University, and UFRGS, with projects ranging from assistive AR for visually impaired individuals to educational AR platforms. Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), assistive technologies, situated visualization, and accessibility design. He specializes in applications like sonified AR interfaces, industrial training, and empathy-building experiences for marginalized users. Awards: Best Doctoral Thesis (SVR 2024) Finalist, Cross-Reality Systems Competition (IEEE ISMAR 2023) Nomination for Best Paper Award (IEEE VR 2023) Latin American PhD Scholarship (ATN grant) Advising & Grants: Supervising 3 current M.Sc. theses (2025) and co-authoring grants focused on conversational AI in industrial training and predictive maintenance. His work bridges HCI with real-world industry needs, emphasizing accessibility and immersive solutions. Labs/Teams: Active in KTH's Digital Futures initiative and collaborates with AstraZeneca on pharmaceutical AR/VR applications. Engages in international conferences like IEEE VR, ISMAR, and CHI through peer reviewing, workshop organizing, and panel participation.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roberto Javier López Sastre is an Associate Professor of Signal Theory and Communications at the University of Alcalá. He holds a Ph.D. from the same institution (2010), focusing on 'Visual vocabularies for category-level object recognition' under Dr. Saturnino Maldonado Bascón's supervision. His research spans machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and astrophysics. Key areas include Bayesian neural networks for stellar dating, semantic navigation in robotics, and AI-driven medical assistive technologies. Affiliation: Department of Signal Theory and Communications, University of Alcalá Research Group: GRAM (Multisensorial Recognition and Analysis Group) His work interfaces computational methods with real-world applications, such as assistive robotics for neurodevelopmental disorder patients and deep learning models for astrophysical parameter estimation. Recent contributions include semantic segmentation-driven navigation systems and Bayesian approaches to black hole solutions. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary applications of AI, including live video processing, continual learning frameworks, and physics-informed neural networks. Ongoing research explores the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and astrophysics through collaborative projects. López Sastre's GRAM group focuses on multisensory data analysis for recognition and navigation challenges. His technical expertise spans signal processing, probabilistic modeling, and embedded AI systems.

Sandra Wallenius-Korkaloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Body Politics
• Feminist Theory
• New Materialist Thought
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandra Wallenius-Korkalo is a University Lecturer in Political Sciences at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences. She is affiliated with the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research group and serves as a Collaborative Investigator in the Horizon Europe-funded AECED project (2023–2026), focusing on radical democratic pedagogies. Her academic profile includes a Doctorate in Social Sciences and editorial leadership roles, such as Chief Editor of KOSMOPOLIS (2013–2016). Research interests span body politics, feminist thought, qualitative methodologies, and the intersections of religion, gender, and embodiment. Recent work explores the politics of human milk, dance as knowledge production, and transformative education. She received the prestigious Teacher of the Year 2013 award from Lapland. Key projects include the AECED initiative addressing democracy-as-becoming through aesthetic and embodied learning, alongside media engagements discussing Laestadianism in popular culture. Her publications emphasize methodological innovation and interdisciplinary approaches. Education: Doctor of Social Sciences Grants: AECED (€ [amount unspecified]) Labs/Teams: SuMu Research Group, AECED Consortium

Maria Nayr de Pinho Correia Ibrahimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multilingual Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Language Didactics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Nayr de Pinho Correia Ibrahim is a Professor at Nord University's School of Education within the Department of Language and Communication. Her research centers on multilingual pedagogy, early childhood English language education, and the transformative potential of visual and artefactual methods in teacher development. Her primary research interests include: Multilingual education through translingual frameworks Children's literature as identity validation tools Dominant Language Constellation (DLC) methodology Indigenous language representation (particularly Sámi) Decolonizing ELT curricula Visual research methodologies in language education Her work demonstrates a consistent shift from monolingual to multilingual paradigms, culminating in the Eight-D's Framework for 'demonolingualising education'. Recent publications reveal strong thematic trends: Critical examination of dual-language picturebooks (2022-2025) Development of DLC artefacts for teacher education (2022-2024) Translingual pedagogy for young learners (2021-2025) Indigenous perspectives in language education (2021-2025) Ethical considerations in child multilingual research (2019-2021) Her scholarship consistently bridges theory and practice across Nordic and international contexts.

Jindra Kessenerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Leadership Development
• Organizational Behavior
• Complexity Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jindra Kessener is a Lecturer at TIAS School of Management, specializing in leadership development, organizational behavior, and complex decision-making frameworks. Their work emphasizes dialogue, ethical leadership, and aligning organizational goals with daily practices. They have over 30 years of experience across profit and non-profit sectors, including roles as an HR director, leadership coach, and program manager in organizations like the Dutch Tax Authorities and TNO. Research Interests: Kessener focuses on Dialogical Leadership (as framed by Prof. Rens van Loon), the integration of moral compass and reason in leadership, and practical approaches to organizational change. They explore how dialogue can resolve complex issues and foster ownership within teams. Their work intersects with embodiment practices (e.g., dance, yoga) to enhance leadership authenticity. Publications: Recent articles (2021–2023) address ethical leadership, complexity in decision-making, and the role of discomfort in learning. They co-authored works on balancing organizational aims and dialogue-driven governance. Programs: Kessener leads the Dialogical Leadership Master Class, emphasizing practical application of theoretical frameworks. Their approach prioritizes learning through real-world organizational contexts.

Mara Sapon-Shevinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Education
• Social Justice Education
• Cooperative Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mara Sapon-Shevin is a Professor of Education at Syracuse University, affiliated with the School of Education and Women's and Gender Studies. Her work focuses on inclusive education, social justice pedagogy, and cooperative learning environments. She holds an Ed.D. in Teacher Education from the University of Rochester (1976), an M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University (1973), and a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from the University of Rochester (1972). Research Interests: Sapon-Shevin’s scholarship emphasizes creating inclusive classrooms, anti-bias education, and addressing systemic inequities through teaching practices. She explores intersections of disability studies, gender studies, and social justice, advocating for transformative educational systems that prioritize community-building and marginalized voices. Recent work examines pandemic-era adaptations, such as embodied teaching strategies without physical touch and inclusive early childhood practices. Service & Leadership: She serves on boards like Women Transcending Boundaries and chairs the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education. Her roles include President of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, and leadership in AERA’s Teacher Education Division. She actively contributes to anti-racism initiatives, peace advocacy, and community music networks. Teaching: Courses include Safe and Healthy Learning Environments , Teaching for Social Justice , and Fundamentals of Teaching for Non-Majors . Recent courses span 2020–2024, emphasizing equity-focused pedagogy.

• Interactive Storytelling
• Mixed Reality
• Virtual Actors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Mead serves as a Senior Lecturer in Computer Games Development at the Department of Computing & Games, Teesside University. His research focuses on interactive storytelling and mixed reality applications. Current affiliation: Teesside University Academic role: Senior Lecturer Research areas include: Interactive storytelling techniques Mixed reality environments Virtual actor behavior modeling Artificial intelligence for narrative generation Dynamic user interaction systems His scholarly output demonstrates expertise in applying hierarchical task network planning and artificial intelligence to create immersive storytelling experiences. Key themes involve: Multi-modal user engagement Context-sensitive narrative adaptation Plan-based comedic scenario generation Integrated MR storytelling frameworks

Christian Büningمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dance and Movement Culture
• Digitalization in Sports Education
• Sports Informatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Büning is a researcher at the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS). He is actively involved in research on digitalization in sports education, movement pedagogy, and the integration of technology in physical education. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary projects, particularly focusing on avatar-based visualization, AI in teaching, and blended learning in dance and sports contexts. Education: Diploma in Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne (2007–2012) B.Sc. in Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen (2013–2016) His research interests include creativity assessment, cognitive inhibition, digital tools in education, and embodied learning. He explores how motion visualization and artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning in school and university sports settings. His work often involves collaborative, practice-oriented projects with educational and technological dimensions. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital innovation in sports pedagogy, with a focus on avatar-supported systems, markerless motion capture, and AI-driven annotation tools. These works reflect a commitment to transforming traditional teaching methods through technology, especially in dance and physical education. Scientific Awards: 1. Platz für herausragende Hochschullehre 2019/20 (DSHS Teaching Prize, 2020) Fellowship für Innovationen in der digitalen Hochschullehre (2022) Nachwuchspreis der DSHS Köln für beste Dissertation (2025) Dr. Büning has been involved in multiple funded and self-initiated projects such as ComeSport, #vortanz, and Listen to Gym, often in collaboration with colleagues like Claudia Steinberg and Marco Grawunder. These projects emphasize innovation in teaching, digital competence, and interdisciplinary research. He also advises on educational design and participates in academic and artistic events, including guest lectures and performance curation. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in collaborative research suggests a mentoring role. He is associated with the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture and has previously worked in the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation. His projects often involve cross-institutional teams and digital learning environments, functioning as dynamic research and development labs focused on the future of sports education.

Charles Lassiterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Language
• 4E Cognition
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Charles Lassiter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Gonzaga University, College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Fordham University (2013) and specializes in philosophy of mind and language, with strong interdisciplinary ties to cognitive science, ethics, and epistemology. Research Interests: His work centers on 4E cognition (embodied, embedded, enactive, extended), causal powers realism, extended mind, linguistic pragmatics, perlocutionary acts, implicit bias, and machine autonomy. He integrates Aristotelian metaphysics with empirical findings in cognitive science to develop non-representational models of mind and language. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize ontological foundations for extended cognition, particularly advocating for causal powers realism over new mechanism. He explores arational belief convergence in social epistemology, the epistemic status of beliefs from sham authorities, and the social dimensions of language use through simplexity and distributed cognition. His work on robot flirting applies Strawsonian reactive attitudes to machine autonomy. Email: lassiter@gonzaga.edu Phone: (509) 313-6761 Scientific Contributions: Co-developer of a powers-based ontology for encultured minds with Joseph Vukov. Collaborator with Aaron Kagan on the coupling-constitution fallacy and extended cognition. Pioneer in applying ecological and affordance-based models to perlocutionary speech acts. Advocate for environmental interventions to mitigate epistemic harms of implicit bias. Teaching & Service: He teaches ethics, symbolic logic, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and theory of knowledge. He serves as the administrator of the logic requirement for the philosophy graduate program.

Dominik Havsteen-Franklinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arts Therapies
• Mental Health
• Psychotherapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dominik Havsteen-Franklin is a Professor of Practice in Arts Therapies at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Arts and Humanities within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as head of the International Centre for Arts Psychotherapies Training (ICAPT) for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, holds Vice Presidency in the European Federation of Art Therapy, and is a Council member of the British Association of Art Therapists. His work bridges academic research with clinical practice in mental health services. His educational background includes: PhD in psychoanalysis (also referenced as Art Psychotherapy and Metaphor) MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development Accredited Art Psychotherapist Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist certification Mentalization Based Treatment Therapist qualification Havsteen-Franklin's research focuses on empirical investigations of arts-based interventions for mental health conditions, with particular emphasis on Arts-based Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (ADIT) for depression, Creative and Resilience Engagement (CaRE) for healthcare workers, and arts-based psychosocial practices in South Africa. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to participatory research methods and community-centered approaches to wellbeing. Recent publications reveal an expanding interest in digital applications of arts therapies, posthuman perspectives in therapeutic practice, and addressing systemic biases in mental health services. Analysis of his publication record shows consistent focus on three interconnected domains: (1) developing and validating arts-based therapeutic models for specific populations, (2) exploring the theoretical foundations of arts therapies through philosophical and psychological frameworks, and (3) implementing arts interventions in crisis and high-stress contexts including healthcare settings and pandemics. His work increasingly integrates digital technologies while maintaining core therapeutic principles of embodiment and relational engagement. Havsteen-Franklin actively supervises PhD students in arts disciplines and leads significant research projects including the NIHR-funded ERA RCT investigating arts therapies effectiveness, the CaRE feasibility study for healthcare workers, and arts-based team development interventions for healthcare teams. His clinical work continues through NHS consultancy, art psychotherapy practice, and clinical supervision. He collaborates extensively across disciplines, with notable co-authors including Alice Myles, Cristina Asenjo Palma, Federico Colecchia, and Veena Kumari, demonstrating strong integration between academic research and clinical application in mental health services.

Mats Erling Høvinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Generative Design
• CAD
• CAM
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mats Erling Høvin is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, affiliated with the Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ROBIN) research group. His academic work focuses on generative design, CAD/CAM systems, rapid prototyping, and evolutionary robotics. Previously, he conducted significant research in Delta-Sigma noise shaping for analog-to-digital converters. Research Interests: Generative design methodologies for manufacturing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing techniques Evolutionary algorithms applied to robotics and optimization problems Delta-Sigma modulation for analog/digital signal conversion Robotic locomotion and control systems His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on optimization techniques applied to robotics, signal processing, and manufacturing systems. Recent work explores physics-based simulations for medical robotics and generative design for structural optimization. Earlier contributions established foundations in evolutionary robotics, motion capture filtering, and analog circuit design. Høvin teaches courses including IN5590 and IN1080, and leads research in the ROBIN group focusing on intelligent systems development. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering applications in robotics and manufacturing.